Join The Village Alliance of the Southern Tier (VAST) for our first-ever Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, October 11th. This event is about celebrating the momentum of a new nonprofit that’s already bringing people together in powerful ways.
In just our first six months, we’ve grown to more than 50 members and have already made an impact by volunteering at events like Spiedie Fest, LUMA Projection Arts Festival, Oktoberfest, and a Chenango River cleanup and lake cleanup at Aqua Terra. We’re now turning toward building sustainability so that VAST can continue offering affordable community engagement for adults in the Southern Tier.
This tournament will directly fund six months of operating costs, covering essentials like web hosting, rentals, and program supplies. Whether you show up as a player, vendor, sponsor, or supporter, it makes it possible for VAST to keep growing and serving the community.
We are hosting this at the Southern Tier Community Center, a space dedicated to community wellness through the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference. Partnering with STCC allows us to fundraise for VAST while celebrating a venue that shares our commitment to strengthening connections and opportunities.
Where:
- Saturday, 10/11/2025 - 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Southern Tier Community Center gymnasium: 1 Clubhouse Road, Endicott, NY 13760
What to Expect:
- Pickleball Tournament: Competitive play capped at 32 participants (16 two-person teams)
- Prior registration required. Day of check-in for participants at 9:30 AM.
- You are free to bring your own gear. Publicly used equipment is available.
- Free and open friendly matches begin on any open court starting at 12 PM.
- Vendor Tables: Local businesses and nonprofits can register to table (only 15 spaces available). Vendors and Sponsors can begin tabling at 9 AM.
- Sponsorship Opportunities: As an Event Sponsor or by becoming a Community Partner, businesses and organizations can invest in community growth while gaining recognition on all event promotions, social media, and displays day of. All sponsors have the option to table as well.
Whether you come to play, to table, to sponsor, or simply to cheer, you are helping shape the future of VAST and the Southern Tier.